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FRENIC Loader: Instruction Manual
FRENIC Loader: Instruction Manual
FRENIC Loader
Instruction Manual
INR-SI47-0903-E
Copyright 2004 Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or copied without prior written permission from Fuji Electric
FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd.
All products and company names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice for improvement.
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Preface
Thank you for using FRENIC Loader.
This manual provides all the information you will need on Fujis inverter support utility tool, FRENIC
Loader and the related communication protocols and devices supporting its operations. Read this manual
carefully for correct use of Loader. This manual, however, does not contain information on the RS485
communications card (option for FRENIC-Mini) or the FRENIC-Mini/Eco series of inverters. For details on
these products, refer to the publications listed below.
The table below lists other material related to the use of the FRENIC-Mini/Eco. Read them in conjunction
with technical documents related to Fuji's inverters.
Users Manuals and Instruction Manuals
RS485 Communication Users Manual MEH448
FRENIC-Mini Users Manual MEH446
FRENIC-Mini Instruction Manual INR-S147-0791-E
RS485 Communications Card "OPC-C1-RS" Installation Manual INR-SI47-0773
FRENIC-Eco USERS MANUAL MEH456
FRENIC-Eco Instruction Manual INR-S147-0882-E
Safety Precautions
Read this manual thoroughly before proceeding with installation, connections (wiring), or operation. Ensure
you have sound knowledge of the device and software and have familiarized yourself with all safety
information and precautions before proceeding to operate the inverter via FRENIC Loader.
Safety precautions are classified into the following two categories in this manual.
Failure to heed the information indicated by this symbol may result in death
or serious injury.
Failure to heed the information indicated by this symbol may result in minor
or light injury and/or substantial property damage.
Wiring and Connection of Cables
Be sure to perform all wiring and cable connections after turning off the power to the inverters and all related
devices.
Risk of electric shock if this warning is not heeded.
Do not connect an RS485 communications cable to the RS232C serial COM port without using an
RS232C-RS485 communications level converter.
An accident could occur if this warning is not heeded.
If you connect an RS485 communications cable to the RS485 ports, ensure the pin assignment of device port
has been performed correctly. For details, refer to Chapter 1, Section 1.2 "Connecting inverters to a PC."
An accident or mechanical failure could occur if this warning is not heeded.
Operation
If you have reset the alarm while any run commands is turned on, the inverter may cause the motor to run
unexpectedly.
An accident or injury could occur if this warning is not heeded.
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Summary of Contents
Preface......................................................................................................................................................................i
Chapter 1 Before Using FRENIC Loader
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Features................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.2 Loader functions ................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.3 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Connecting inverters to a PC........................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2.1 Configuring an RS485 communications network .................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.2 Example of networking ......................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.3 Pin assignment for RS485 communications port .................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.4 Communications support devices......................................................................................................... 1-5
[ 1 ] Communications level converter................................................................................................. 1-5
[ 2 ] Requirements for the cable......................................................................................................... 1-6
[ 3 ] Multi-drop adapter....................................................................................................................... 1-6
[ 4 ] RS485 communications card (Option for FRENIC-Mini)............................................................. 1-6
1.2.5 Noise suppression ................................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.3 Installation of FRENIC Loader ...................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.3.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................. 1-7
1.3.2 Uninstalling Loader ............................................................................................................................. 1-11
1.4 Settings Before Starting FRENIC Loader ................................................................................................... 1-12
1.4.1 Function codes setup in the inverter ................................................................................................... 1-12
1.4.2 Checking the COM port in the PC....................................................................................................... 1-12
1.4.3 Settings on Loader.............................................................................................................................. 1-14
1.4.3.1 Communications setup ............................................................................................................... 1-16
1.4.3.2 Connection setup........................................................................................................................ 1-17
Chapter 2 Functions of FRENIC Loader
2.1 Top window of FRENIC Loader .................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 File .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 New ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Open..................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Print Setup............................................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.2.4 Exit ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Menu............................................................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.3.1 Real-time traceDisplaying running status of an inverter in waveforms .............................................. 2-4
2.3.1.1 Sub-windows................................................................................................................................. 2-5
[ 1 ] Measuring monitor ...................................................................................................................... 2-5
[ 2 ] Positioning graphs ...................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.1.2 Channel configuration................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.1.3 Real-time traceAdvanced setup of analog channels ................................................................. 2-7
2.3.1.4 Real-time traceAdvanced setup of digital channels................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1.5 Real-time traceAdvanced setup of reconfirming the channel setup......................................... 2-10
2.3.1.6 Real-time traceOther advanced settings ................................................................................. 2-10
2.3.2 Multi-monitor ....................................................................................................................................... 2-11
[ 1 ] Adding/deleting the listed items .................................................................................................2-11
2.3.3 Operation monitor ............................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.3.3.1 I/O monitorMonitor for control input/output signal status of the inverter .................................. 2-13
2.3.3.2 System monitor ........................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.3.3.3 Alarm monitor.............................................................................................................................. 2-14
2.3.3.4 Meter display............................................................................................................................... 2-15
[ 1 ] How to setup information to be monitored ................................................................................ 2-16
[ 2 ] How to setup the advanced settings for analog meters ............................................................ 2-17
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2.3.4 Setting function code data .................................................................................................................. 2-18
2.3.4.1 Function code edit....................................................................................................................... 2-19
[ 1 ] Read function code data stored in the inverter ......................................................................... 2-20
[ 2 ] How to change the function code data...................................................................................... 2-22
[ 3 ] Writing the function code data into the inverter from Loader..................................................... 2-23
[ 4 ] Writing function codes in to inverters whose rated power inputs or capacities are different
each other............................................................................................................................. 2-23
[ 5 ] Saving function code data in the PC......................................................................................... 2-24
[ 6 ] Initializing the function code data stored in an inverter ............................................................. 2-24
[ 7 ] Printing the function code data list ............................................................................................ 2-25
2.3.4.2 Auto-tuning motor parameters .................................................................................................... 2-26
2.3.4.3 Comparing the function codes .................................................................................................... 2-27
2.3.4.4 Searching a function code by a character string......................................................................... 2-28
2.3.4.5 File information ........................................................................................................................... 2-29
2.3.5 Test-running........................................................................................................................................ 2-30
2.3.5.1 How to setup the inverter and run the motor using Loader ......................................................... 2-31
2.3.5.2 How to recover Loader whose test-run window cannot monitor inverter status .......................... 2-33
2.3.6 Quick access menu ............................................................................................................................ 2-35
2.3.7 Option................................................................................................................................................. 2-35
2.4 View ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-36
2.4.1 Toolbar................................................................................................................................................ 2-36
2.4.2 Status bar ........................................................................................................................................... 2-36
2.5 Window....................................................................................................................................................... 2-37
2.5.1 Cascade windows............................................................................................................................... 2-37
2.5.2 Tile windows ....................................................................................................................................... 2-37
2.5.3 Tile vertically windows ........................................................................................................................ 2-38
2.5.4 Arrange icons...................................................................................................................................... 2-38
2.6 Help ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-39
2.6.1 About FRENIC Loader........................................................................................................................ 2-39
Chapter 3 Reference Information
3.1 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Specifications of FRENIC Loader ................................................................................................................. 3-2
Chapter 1
Before Using FRENIC Loader
This chapter gives you an overview of the inverter support loader software, FRENIC Loader, and provisions
for its installation and operation.
Contents
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Features................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.2 Loader functions ................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.3 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Connecting inverters to a PC........................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2.1 Configuring an RS485 communications network .................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.2 Example of networking ......................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.3 Pin assignment for RS485 communications port .................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.4 Communications support devices......................................................................................................... 1-5
[ 1 ] Communications level converter................................................................................................. 1-5
[ 2 ] Requirements for the cable......................................................................................................... 1-6
[ 3 ] Multi-drop adapter....................................................................................................................... 1-6
[ 4 ] RS485 communications card (Option for FRENIC-Mini)............................................................. 1-6
1.2.5 Noise suppression ................................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.3 Installation of FRENIC Loader ...................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.3.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................. 1-7
1.3.2 Uninstalling Loader ............................................................................................................................. 1-11
1.4 Settings Before Starting FRENIC Loader ................................................................................................... 1-12
1.4.1 Function codes setup in the inverter ................................................................................................... 1-12
1.4.2 Checking the COM port in the PC....................................................................................................... 1-12
1.4.3 Settings on Loader.............................................................................................................................. 1-14
1.4.3.1 Communications setup ............................................................................................................... 1-16
1.4.3.2 Connection setup........................................................................................................................ 1-17
1.1 Features
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1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Features
FRENIC-Loader enables a PC to support remote operation of inverters either individually or
together via the RS485 communications port on the inverter.
Simplified operation of Loader allows you to easily run/stop the motor, monitor operation status of
the inverter, and to manage and set the function code data for the inverter.
Real-time trace allows you to monitor operation status of the inverters real-time in a graph chart
format with data lists, and to save the monitored result in a file that is useful to analyze operation of
a system configured with inverters.
1.1.2 Loader functions
The table below provides an overview of FRENIC Loader functions.
Function Overview
Real-time trace Shows operation status of inverters real-time in graph chart format with data lists.
Multi-monitor Lists the operation status of inverter(s).
I/O monitor Indicates the I/O terminal status of the selected inverter.
System monitor Indicates the inverter ROM version, maintenance information and etc.
Alarm monitor Indicates the inverter status during alarm mode.
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Meter display Indicates the inverter running status in analog meter format.
Allows you to edit, compare or set the function code data and edit the file information while viewing a
list of them.
The function code files listed and edited in the Function code edit window are one of the following:
- Newly created.
- Read data set in the inverter.
- Read data stored in the PC.
Displaying
Function codes
Shows the function codes by category--all, in groups (F, E,
C or etc.), those whose data settings differ from factory
defaults, those selected by the user to show,
communications codes, results of comparison, or searching
result of the function codes.
Writing the
changed data
Edits the function code data read from the inverter and
overwrites new function code data to the inverter.
Writing data
changed from
factory defaults
Overwrites only the function code data changed from those
set in the inverter as factory defaults.
Writing all Overwrites all data to the inverter unconditionally.
Help (information
on function codes)
Shows the meaning of function code data for each code.
Saving data Saves the function code data currently listed in the file.
Printing data Prints the list of function codes.
Function code edit
Initialization Initializes all function code data set in the inverter(s)
managed by Loader or currently being edited by Loader.
Auto-tuning motors Obtains motor parameters (%R, %X and no load current I0) and save them in the
inverter.
Comparison Compares the editing code data with those saved in the selected file or set in the
selected inverter.
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File information Displays and sets information such as model and comments related to the file
used to save the function code data.
Test run Enables the user to run/stop the inverter or set the frequency command and the
terminal assignment, and shows the output frequency, drive current and status of
programmable I/O terminals.
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1.1.3 Warranty
Limited
Warranty
In no event will FUJI Electric be held liable for any damage (including, but not
limited to lost profit, suspension or interruption of operations, loss of operational
data or other monetary loss) whatsoever resulting from the use of the software or
malfunction of the same or from information contained in this document.
1.2 Connecting inverters to a PC
1.2.1 Configuring an RS485 communications network
To configure a network connecting inverters and a PC to run FRENIC Loader, the inverters require
the optional RS485 communications card and the PC equipped with an RS232C-RS485 converter or a
USB-RS485 converter.
Be sure to perform all wiring and cable connections after turning off the power to the inverters and all
related devices.
Risk of electric shock if this warning is not heeded.
Do not connect an RS485 communications cable to the RS232C serial COM port without using an
RS232C-RS485 communications level converter.
An accident could occur if this warning is not heeded.
If you connect an RS485 communications cable to the RS485 ports, ensure the pin assignment of
device port has been performed correctly. For details, refer to Section 1.2.3 "Pin assignment for
RS485 communications port."
An accident or mechanical failure could occur if this warning is not heeded.
1) To minimize the effects of noise separate the signal lines from the power lines. Refer to
Subsection 1.2.5 "Noise suppression."
2) You cannot use FRENIC Loader and other hosting equipment such as a PLC or an
additional PC concurrently. To use Loader, disconnect the cables of any such equipment
from the RS485 port on the inverter.
3) Assign different station addresses to each of the inverters connected.
1.2 Connecting inverters to a PC
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1.2.2 Example of networking
The block diagram shown below is of a configuration example for FRENIC Loader using a multi-drop
adapter and RS485 communications network.
Multi-drop network using RJ-45 connectors
Figure 1.1 RS485 Multi-drop Network using RJ-45 Connectors
RJ-45 connectors mounted in the inverter and on the RS485 communications card, have pins
assigned for feeding power to the keypad used for remote operations. Do not use these pins
for any other purposes such as for connection of any equipment other than the keypad. (See
Figure 1.2 and Figure 1.3 on the next page.)
Before preparing parts or devices, to protect parts on the printed circuit board(s) of inverters
from damages due to lightening shock, or to keep the network in high noise immunity level,
carefully read through the descriptions in Section 1.2.4 "Communications support devices."
The maximum cable length on the RS485 communications network is 500m.
Termination resistors of stations at ends of the network should be turned on and ones of
others off.
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1.2.3 Pin assignment for RS485 communications port
For ease of connection to a standard RS232C-RS485 communications converter FRENIC-Mini/Eco
is designed to be compliant with the standard 4 pairs signal line pin assignment for the RJ-45
connector, where a pair of signal lines DX- and DX+ are assigned to No. 4 and 5 pins as shown in
Figure 1.2.
The power feed lines to the keypad occupy No. 1, 2, 7 and 8 pins. Do not use these pins to
connect equipment other than the keypad through this connector, especially be careful for
No. 1 and 7 pins.
Figure 1.2 Standard RS485 Port and RJ-45
Connector Pin Assignment
(FRENIC-Eco)
Figure 1.3 Optional RS485 Port and RJ-45
Connector Pin Assignment
(FRENIC-Mini)
Table 1.1 RJ-45 Pin Assignment for FRENIC-Eco/Mini
Pins
Assignment for
FRENIC-Eco/Mini
Remarks
1 Vcc (+5 V)
2 GND
Using these pins will cause a short-circuit between the Vcc and
GND lines.
3 NC
4 DX-
5 DX+
A pair of RS485 communications lines
6 NC
7 GND
8 Vcc (+5 V)
Using these pins will cause a short-circuit between the Vcc and
GND lines.
1.2 Connecting inverters to a PC
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1.2.4 Communications support devices
Described below are the devices used to support RS485 communications for FRENIC Loader and
precautions for using them.
[ 1 ] Communications level converter
Personal computers (PC) are not normally equipped with RS485 communications port but with
RS232C ports. To connect inverters to a PC, you will need to use an RS232C-RS485 communications
level converter or a USB-RS485 communications converter*. For correct running of the
communications facility to support FRENIC-Mini series of inverters, ensure that the converter to be
used satisfies the requirements listed below.
*The USB-RS485 converter should be a product that is compatible with the conventional COM port
by emulation of a virtual COM port device driver.
Requirements for the recommended communications level converter
Send/receive switching: Auto-switching by monitoring of send/receive data status at the PC
(RS-232C)
Electric isolation: Electrically isolated with the RS485 port
Fail-safe: Fail-safe facility*
Other requirements: Superior noise immunity
* The fail-safe facility refers to a feature that ensures the output circuit of RS485 receiver "High"
(logical value = 0) even if the receiver input circuit of RS485 is opened or short-circuited, or all the
driver circuits of RS485 are inactive. Refer to the circuit diagram shown below.
Recommended converters
KS-485PTI (RS232C-RS485 communications level converter)
USB-485I RJ45-T4P (USB-RS485 interface converter)
Supplied by SYSTEM SACOM Corporation.
Send/receive switching system
The RS485 communications system of FRENIC-Eco/Mini acts in half-duplex mode (2-wire) so the
converter must feature a send/receive switching circuitry. Generally, the switching system may be
either one of the following.
(1) Auto-switching by monitoring of send/receive data
(2) Switching by RS-232C control signal of RTS or DTR (hardware flow control system)
As FRENIC Loader does not support the hardware flow control system (2) for Microsoft Windows98
or earlier operating system, use the converter that supports the system described in (1).
Figure 1.4 Communications Level Conversion
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[ 2 ] Requirements for the cable
Use a standard LAN cable (US ANSI/TIA/EIA-568A category 5 compliant, straight type) with
connection of only the 4 and 5 pins. Do not connect other pins.
[ 3 ] Multi-drop adapter
RS485 communications networks for the FRENIC-Eco/Mini inverters utilize 2-wire 10BASE-T LAN
cables fitted with an RJ-45 connector at both ends. To connect the inverters to the network in
multi-drop basis, use multi-drop adapter for the inverters. Refer to the RS485 Communication User's
Manual (MEH448) for details.
Recommended multi-drop adapter
Model MS8-BA-JJJ made by SK KOHKI Co., Ltd.
[ 4 ] RS485 communications card (Option for FRENIC-Mini)
Using FRENIC Loader for an RS485 communications network of FRENIC-Mini requires an RS4485
communications card option mentioned below, while no such an option needed for FRENIC-Eco.
RS485 communication card option
OPC-C1-RS
1.2.5 Noise suppression
Depending on the operating environment, Loader may malfunction due to high frequency noise
emitted by the inverters. As a countermeasure, route the RS485 communications cable separately so
that it is isolated from that of inverter power lines, use a shielded cable, isolate the power lines from
signal lines, and/or add an inductance component as shown in the figure below.
Refer to the RS485 Communication User's Manual (MEH448), Chapter 2, Section 2.2.4 "Noise
suppression" for details.
Adding inductance components
To suppress or eliminate noise for keeping the network in high noise immunity level, insert
inductance components such as choke coils in the signal lines, or pass the RS485 communications
cable through a ferrite core ring or wind it around by 2 or 3 turns to keep the impedance of the signal
lines high.
Figure 1.5 Adding an inductance component
1.3 Installation of FRENIC Loader
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1.3 Installation of FRENIC Loader
1.3.1 Installation
Getting started
Ensure the operating environment meets the following conditions before installing FRENIC Loader.
Check item Description
Windows operating system FRENIC Loader runs on Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, or XP.
Free space on the hard disk 5 MB or more free space should be available on your hard disk.
Terminating other applications Exit all the running applications before installation of Loader.
Uninstalling previous versions If a previous version of Loader has been installed on your PC, you
will need to uninstall it.
You should quit the message manager prior to uninstalling any previous version of Loader.
If any previous version of Loader is running, the program of Message manager (the icon
shown below) may also be running. To quit message manager, right click on its icon in the
task tray. If you are unable to quit message manager by right clicking the icon, you will need
to shut down or log off Windows.
You can easily identify whether message manager
is running or not by checking whether its icon is
displayed in the task tray as shown here.
If you uninstall a previous version of Loader while message manager is running and install
the new version of Loader, it may not run properly, that is, it may no longer be able to
recognize the inverters. If this happens, first remove the folder (including its contents) named
FUJI Electric Shared in the file path as shown below, and then reinstall Loader.
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Fuji Electric Shared
(In the file path shown above, "C" represents the drive letter of the partition or hard disk
where Windows is installed. If Windows is installed on a different drive in your system,
replace "C" with the letter corresponding to that drive.)
Message manager icon
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Installation
First, copy self-extractable FRN_Looader.EXE in your appropriate folder (e.g. Desktop) from the
media such as CD-ROM, or by downloading from the Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems
website.
To start the installation, click the
FRN_Loader.EXE icon.
The first screen prompts you to select the language
option.
Note that this option does not modify any
expression of parts specified by your Windows, but
only contents/items defined by Loader, that is, if
your Windows is German version, for example, the
expression of menu bar, tool bar, indexes and etc
will remain in German while contents of Loader
panes is expressed in English, even when you have
selected English.
Click Next to proceed
The welcome window will appear.
Click Next to proceed.
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Carefully read the license agreement. Scroll
up/down the screen using the Page Up/Down keys
or the scroll bar as necessary to view the entire
contents of the agreement.
If you agree, click Yes to proceed.
Enter User name and Company name.
Once done, click Next to proceed.
Select the installation folder. A default folder has
appeared.
To select a different folder, click Browse.
Select the regional specifications of the inverter you
want to use.
This selection does not have to be the same as
Loader's installation language option.
Once done, click Next to proceed.
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Select the start menu folder that the shortcut to
FRENIC Loader is to be added to.
Select from an existing folder in the list or create
new one.
Once done, click Next to proceed.
The screen confirming your selection appears.
If you want to change the selection, click Back to
return to the previous screen.
Confirm your selection. If OK, click Next to
proceed.
To abort the installation click Cancel.
The installation progress bar appears.
To abort the installation click Cancel.
After the installation is complete, the screen at left
will appear.
To exit the installation wizard, click Finish.
1.3 Installation of FRENIC Loader
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1.3.2 Uninstalling Loader
Before uninstalling
Before uninstalling Loader, ensure that Loader is not running. If it is running, exit it completely before
proceeding.
You should exit message manager before uninstalling the previous version of Loader. Refer
to Section 1.3.1 "Installation" for details.
Uninstalling FRENIC Loader
To call the FRENIC Loader Uninstall program, proceed as follows: Start menu on the task bar of
Windows Program FRENIC Loader FRENIC Loader Uninstall.
Once clicking here, a confirmation dialog for un-installation will appear. To go ahead and uninstall
FRENIC Loader, click Yes. The program will run to uninstall it.
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1.4 Settings Before Starting FRENIC Loader
1.4.1 Function codes setup in the inverter
Listed below shows function codes of the inverter in conjunction with operation of FRENIC-Loader.
Complete settings of data for the codes, before networking the inverter with Loader.
Function code Names Setting range Factory default
y01 Station address 1 to 255 1
y04 Baud rate
0: 2400 bps
1: 4800 bps
2: 9600 bps
3: 19200 bps
4: 38400 bps (only for Eco)
3
y10 Protocol
0: Modbus RTU
1: Loader
2: Fuji general-purpose inverter
1
Briefing for the codes
y01: Station address
Set the station address of the inverter as same as the value defined in Connection setup
in Loader.
y04: Baud rate
Set the Baud rate of the inverter as same as the value defined in Communications setup
in Loader.
y10: Protocol
Set the data to "1: Loader."
1.4.2 Checking the COM port in the PC
Before starting Loader check what COM port in the PC is assigned to the RS232C-RS485
communication level converter.
When you use an RS485-USB interface converter, a free COM port will be automatically assigned to
the converter. What follows shows you how to check it in Windows 2000.
Follow Start Settings Control Panel and
click here to open Windows 2000 Control
Panel shown in left.
Double-click the System icon in the control
panel.
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System Properties screen appears.
Click the Hardware tab.
(You can also call up this screen by right-clicking the My
Computer icon on your desktop and clicking Properties.)
Click Device Manager to check the device status.
Click + to show details of Ports (COM & LPT).
Check the numeric n in (COMn).
An example at left shows you that COM3 is assigned to
the USB Serial Port, and the port is working properly.
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1.4.3 Settings on Loader
You cannot run Loader unless the installation procedure detailed in Section 1.3.1 has been
successfully completed. If it is successfully installed you can find FRENIC Loader in Program of
the Start menu on the task bar of Windows. Use the following path to locate Loader: Start
Program FRENIC Loader. Click Start FRENIC Loader in the FRENIC Loader menu to start
Loader.
1.4 Settings Before Starting FRENIC Loader
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If Loader starts successfully, the Quick access Menu as shown below appears first.
This menu contains the 9 quick-start icons for the programs contained in FRENIC Loader. To start a
program, simply click its icon. Details of the programs are shown described in Chapter 2.
When using Loader for the first time or after having changed the supporting inverter or the model, you
will need to configure the operating environment as follows.
To initiate operating environment configuration, click icon either the Com. set. or Connect icon on
the quick access menu shown above to open the Communication setting dialog or Device connection
list window, respectively.
Configures RS485
communications.
Configures the
connection
with inverters.
When the quick access menu is not opened, click the icon on the toolbar at the bottom of
the main window and contains icons of the programs used in Loader, to open the menu. See
the illustration below.
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1.4.3.1 Communications setup
Click the Com. set. icon on the quick access menu to open the Communication setting dialog. Select
the desired communications parameters by clicking the down arrow of the combo-box, referring to the
guides shown below.
Retry times
Select the number of times
for retry upon failure of a
transmission. If a large
number is selected, the
feasibility of successful
transmission may be high.
Note that, however, it may
take a long time to show
failure of the transmission
after retrying.
The recommended setting is
one or more.
Timeout
If no inverter responds
within the time selected in
the Timeout combo-box, the
communications error dialog
automatically opens. The
shorter timeout setting, the
faster the dialog will open.
Too short a timeout selection
may result in a transmission
error even if the transmission
is successful due to too
lengthy an internal
processing time of the
inverter. If Loader is
managing a single inverter,
the recommended timeout is
2 seconds. For 2 or more
inverters, it should be 2
multiplied by number of the
inverters.
Port
Select the PC's serial port
connecting the RS232C-RS485
communications level converter.
(See Section 1.4.2 " Checking the
COM port in the PC.")
Baud rate
The rate should be identical to that
of the inverter. The recommended
rate is 19200 bps. If the
transmission between the PC and
inverter is erratic due to noise or
other factors, however, you will
need to slow down the rate.
Flow control
As Loader does not support flow
control, no setting is required. Flow
control refers to a system using the
RS232C hardware control signal to
switch send/receive of RS485
signals. Refer to Section 1.2.4,
"[ 1 ] Communications level
converter" for details.
Connected check
This refers to a feature that
monitors communication status
between the inverters registered by
the Device connection list and
Loader. To enable it, click the
check box. If enabled, the inverter
automatically checks the
communications and displays the
status on the status bar of Loader
top window. When even only one
of the registered inverters does not
communicate normally, the
response time becomes very long if
this function is enabled. Remove
any such inverter from the Device
connection list.
After finishing the selection click OK to save your settings and exit Communication setting.
1.4 Settings Before Starting FRENIC Loader
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1.4.3.2 Connection setup
Click the Connect icon on the left row of the Quick access Menu. The Device connection list
window pops up as shown below.
Or, click Setup on the menu bar to display the pull-down menu. In this pull-down menu, click
Connection Setup to open the Device connection list window shown below.
The window lists the inverters available for the RS485 communications network in the Equipment
name column and its station address in the RS485 address column, row by row. Click to select the row
listing the inverter you want to modify or add to the network and click Advanced, or double-click
the row. Then, the Advanced dialog shown below will appear.
Selection of inverters to be monitored
To make an inverter enable to be monitored
put a
mark.
If your selection is complete, click OK.
Note that any items without a
mark in the head-box of Read also function code attributes in the dialog above,
Loader reads the function code data altogether its default setting, minimum value, maximum value
and other attributes from the inverter.
To specify what is the function code group you want to read the function code attributes, first call up
the Advanced dialog shown below by clicking Advanced at the bottom of the function code edit
list window. Then click Func. code attributes in the dialog to open the Function code property
dialog below next.
Place the
mark(s) in the head-box(es) of the function code(s) you want to read the code(s) with its
attribute(s). To do so for all function codes, place the
mark at Print in simplified way and click OK. Note that this action only specifies a print
format and does not to start printing.
Print preview
To preview what you are going to print on your desktop before you actually print it, click Print
preview in File on the Loader main menu.
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2.3.4.2 Auto-tuning motor parameters
This feature automatically measures parameters of the motor, and saves them as data of the function
codes P06, P07 and P08. This is very similar to the function code P04 (: Motor auto-tuning.)
Specifying the auto-tuning
Select the motor parameter to be auto-tuned.
Processing status
Shows current status of auto-tuning in
progress.
Motor parameters
Displays the motor
parameters stored in
the target inverter.
Auto-tuning control
Start/stop the
auto-tuning.
Output frequency
Shows current output
frequency of the inverter.
Rotational direction
Select rotational direction of the motor.
Selected inverter
Select the inverter to auto-tune the
motor.
To specify auto-tuning you can select:
0: Disabled
1: Tune %R1 and %X while the motor stops.
2: Tune %R1 and %X while the motor stops and excitation reactance while the motor runs.
To determine rotational direction of the motor you can select:
Follow the local command: Follows the terminal command inputs (FWD/REV terminals.) This
is effective only if setting of the function code F02 is "1: External
command."
FWD: Run the motor forward. (This is effective only if Loader is enabled
to run the inverter.)
REV: Run the motor reverse. (This is effective only if Loader is enabled
to run the inverter.)
Selecting FWD or REV forces you to choose "2" or "3" for the frequency/run command in
Test-running. (See Section 2.3.5 "Test-running.")
2.3 Menu
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2.3.4.3 Comparing the function codes
To compare the function code data currently being edited with those set in the inverter, click the
Comparison tab in the Function code edit window.
Compared with inverter
Compares the function code data in editing
on Loader with ones stored in the inverter.
Go
Run the comparing program.
Compares with file
Compares the function code data in editing
on Loader with ones stored in the file of
the PC.
Browse
Browses the directory of the file.
Before stating comparison, click of the Select inverter combo-box at the bottom of the Function
code edit window to show all inverters available in the dropdown menu, and select one.
Loader lists the comparison result, which includes only those function code data that differ each other,
in the Comparison window shown below.
How to edit the function code data listed on the
Comparison window
Click the Comparison result row on the left pane
of the Function code edit window to show the
function code listed on the Comparison window.
To reedit them follow the regular procedure for
editing code data.
To update the data to be compared while this
window is active, click Re-compare.
To exit this window, click Close.
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2.3.4.4 Searching a function code by a character string
Click Search in Edit on the main menu of the Loader top window while the Function code edit
window is active. The Search dialog shown below will appear.
Enter the function code you want to search by a
character string in the Input the character
string to search box, current in an example at
left, and click OK. If the function code including
the string is found, Loader automatically opens
the Function code edit tab, whose hierarchy tree
including the searched function code in its left
pane points the Search result that is shown in the
right pane.
If you enter an invalid character string, nothing is
shown in the right pane as Search result.
2.3 Menu
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2.3.4.5 File information
This feature allows you to document out contents of the file to be stored in the PC and to edit
descriptions to identify the file in the Comment box.
If the code data file content currently documented/edited differs from the stored one,
Loader probably cannot show the function code stored in the inverter on the Function code
edit window, or write the function code data into the inverter while it is shown on the
window.
In this case, first write the data file stored in the PC into an inverter and reread it from the
inverter for recovery.
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2.3.5 Test-running
This feature allows you to test-run the motor in "Run forward" or "Run reverse" while monitoring the
running status of the selected inverter.
Select monitor item
Select what is to be displayed here from
frequency command, current, etc.
Setting frequency command
Enter or select the set frequency command to write it into the inverter.
Click Apply to make it effective.
I/O terminal status
Shows status of the programmable
I/O terminals of the inverter.
Indicating
Operation
status
Shows
FWD,
REV,
STOP and
Alarm
codes.
Operation
buttons*
Selecting monitor item
Select the operation status information to
be monitored real-time.
Update the inverter info
for the latest ones
Click this Update button to update
running status of the inverter on
Loader. Loader will become to
show the latest inverter status.
Switching frequency and
operation command sources
Select the frequency and
operation command sources and
apply them by clicking Apply.
* Refer to the table shown below for details of the operation buttons. The indented appearance of the FWD button as
shown in the figure above indicates that it is active for running the motor forward, while that of the REV button is
same for running reverse.
Button Description
STOP Stops the motor.
FWD Run the motor forward.
REV Run the motor reverse.
RESET Resets all alarm information saved in the selected inverter.
To proceed test-running, select an inverter by clicking the mark in the Select inverter combo-box.
At that time Test-running window is first opened, the contents of Switch of freq. command, Ope.
command is set at "0: Freq. = Inverter, Ope. = Inverter", so that you cannot run the inverter per
Loader. That is, the buttons of RUN/REV/STOP and of Assign an input signal for [X1], [X2], [X3],
[X4], [X5], [FWD], and [REV] are disabled. These buttons become active only if the setting " Ope. =
Loader" is here.
Monitors on this window display the running status of the selected inverter.
Changing the selected inverter, first, stops the old inverter and starts running new one for
safety. Because of this, to test-run some inverters concurrently, open Test-run windows that
can be occupied per inverter.
2.3 Menu
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2.3.5.1 How to setup the inverter and run the motor using Loader
According to the commands you want to issue from Loader, select either [1: Freq. = Loader, Ope. =
Inverter], [2: Freq. = Inverter, Ope. = Loader] or [3: Freq. = Loader, Ope. = Loader] by clicking of
the Switch of freq. command, Ope. command combo-box. Refer to the table below for details.
Type of
command
issued from
Loader
Switching frequency and
operation command
sources
Frequency
command
from
Loader
Run buttons
STOP, FWD
and REV on
Loader
Equivalent terminal
command buttons X1,
X2, X3, X4, X5, FWD
and REV on Loader
None [0: Freq. = Inverter,
Ope. = Inverter]
(Factory defaults)
Disabled Disabled Disabled
Freq.
command
[1: Freq. = Loader,
Ope. = Inverter]
Enabled Disabled Disabled
Ope.
command
[2: Freq. = Inverter,
Ope. = Loader]
Disabled Enabled Enabled
Freq.
command
and Ope.
command
[3: Freq. = Loader,
Ope. = Loader]
Enabled Enabled Enabled
When the function code H30 (Link function) data is not 0, the inverter specifies its command
source following the setting of H30 even if Loader selects the inverter as the source. For
example, when H30 = 3, the command source remains at 3 even if Loader selects [0: Freq. =
Inverter. Ope. = Inverter].
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How to issue the frequency and run commands using Loader
Select [3: Freq. = Loader, Ope. = Loader] in the Switch of freq. command and Ope. command
combo-box and click Apply. All items in the Frequency command combo-box, drive commands
STOP, FWD and REV, and terminal commands X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, FWD and REV will become
active. (The terminals X4 and X5 are not applicable to FRENIC-Mini series of inverters.)
To run the motor from Loader, enter or select the frequency in the Frequency command combo-box
and click Apply. To run the motor forward, click FWD. To run it reverse, click REV. To stop the
motor, click STOP.
Loader always monitors running status of the inverter(s) in the Test-run window. The monitoring
items that can be listed in the dropdown menu of the Select monitor item combo-box in the Monitor
pane are selectable by clicking the mark in the combo-box, which are shown in table below.
Furthermore for important items, Loader displays the monitoring data in the enlarged format on the
display box above the running status monitor box.
In the table below the letter Y in the right columns indicates items that can be listed, while N indicates
those that cannot.
Inverter information
For FRENIC-Mini
inverters
For FRENIC-Eco
inverters
Frequency command Y Y
Output frequency (before slip compensation) Y Y
Output frequency (after slip compensation) Y N
Output current Y Y
Output voltage Y Y
Motor speed N Y
Load shaft speed Y Y
Line speed Y N
PID process command Y Y
PID feedback value Y Y
PID output value N Y
Output torque N Y
Input power Y Y
DC link circuit voltage Y Y
Analog input for display N Y
Operation status Y Y
Y: Applicable, N: Not applicable
2.3 Menu
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2.3.5.2 How to recover Loader whose test-run window cannot monitor inverter
status
Loader cannot automatically relink inverters when the following event occurs:
Communications error between Loader and any inverter, and the communication error dialog
popped up, and
The Cancel button is clicked to cancel the error, and
Loader has been recovered from the error state.
In this case, to recover Loader operation, first, open Device connection list and click Browse, and
check the current communications state.
Click Browse.
If the communications is alive, for example as shown in the No. 1 row of the figure below, Loader is
able to relink the inverter (INV1) and restart monitoring the inverter, to reflect its running status on
the Monitor boxes in the Test-run window.
Check that the communication link is alive (Connecting).
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While operating the inverter from the Test run window, if Loader or OS freezes or is forced to
quit, the inverter(s) cannot be stopped. In such case, stop the inverter operation by doing one of
the following:
1) Prepare a separate emergency stop switch and use it to stop the inverter.
2) Turn the power off to the inverter.
3) Turn off the external run commands of the inverter, and switch the command source from
communications to the inverter by doing one of the following:
- Turn off the terminal assigned to the LE command.
- Set function code y99 (Link support function) to "0 "using the keypad.
- Set function code H30 (Link function) to "0" using the keypad.
IMPORTANT!!
Even after stopping the inverter by one of the methods described above, the inverter will still be
holding the data of the function codes related to communications, S05 (frequency command), S06
(run command) and y99 (link support). If you attempt to run it again in this state, the inverter may run
the motor unexpectedly. For your safety, reset the data of the function codes (S05, S06, and y99) to
"0" following the procedure below before restarting operation.
1) Turn the power to the inverter off and then on again to clear the data set inside the inverter.
2) First, set data of the function code y99 to "0" using the keypad on the inverter, and then restart
Loader. Display the Function code edit window and set the data of function codes S05 and S06 to
"0".
2.3 Menu
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2.3.6 Quick access menu
The Quick access Menu allows you to access the 9 most frequently used functions (programs) at a
single click of the icon.
When the Quick access Menu has not appeared, click the icon on the toolbar to call it
up.
2.3.7 Option
Using this option you can open a file or program related or unrelated to Loader.
Name
Enter or find name of an object (a file or program) to
be opened.
Browse
Open the dialog to browse for the location containing
the file or program you want to open.
If you have typed in or chosen a file or a program name in the Name combo-box, click OK to open it.
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2.4 View
Specifies how to configure the Loader top window features with show/hide of the Toolbar and Status
bar.
2.4.1 Toolbar
Toolbar is a line usually located the top of the Loader window, which contains programs in cons, and
allows you to access the function (program) by single click.
Main Toolbar
Mouse-pointing
any icons on the
tool and status
bars will call up
a popup text to
explain its
function
Status bar
2.4.2 Status bar
Status bar is a line to show information related to Loader, and usually located at the bottom of the
Loader window. (See above figure.)
2.5 Window
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2.5 Window
Specifies how to display the Loader windows on the Loader top window. This facility becomes active
only if any window is opened on the top window.
2.5.1 Cascade windows
Cascades the windows opened on the Loader top window. You can call an inactive window up by
clicking its title bar.
2.5.2 Tile windows
Tiles the windows opened on the Loader top window.
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2.5.3 Tile vertically windows
Tiles vertically the windows opened on the Loader top window.
2.5.4 Arrange icons
Arranges icons of the active windows or programs on the bottom part of the Loader top window.
2.6 Help
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2.6 Help
2.6.1 About FRENIC Loader
Indicates information relating to the FRENIC Loader version, copyright, and license information as
shown in the example below.
Chapter 3
Reference Information
This chapter contains information concerning use of FRENIC Loader to be referred to as necessary.
Contents
3.1 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Specifications of FRENIC Loader ................................................................................................................. 3-2
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3.1 Troubleshooting
If Loader malfunctions or there are any other problems in its operations, follow the steps listed in the
troubleshooting chart shown below.
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3.2 Specifications of FRENIC Loader
Listed below are the standard specifications of FRENIC Loader at the time this manual was
published.
Item Specification Remarks
Name of software FRENIC Loader
Supported inverter FRENIC-Mini series Note 1
No. of supported inverters Up to 31
Recommended cable 10BASE-T cable with RJ-45 connectors
compliant with EIA568
CPU Intel Pentium 200MHz with MMX or later Note 2
OS Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Memory 32 MB or more RAM 64 MB or more is
recommended
Hard disk 5 MB or more free space
COM port RS-232C or USB Conversion to RS485
communications required
to connect inverters
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Monitor resolution 800 600 or higher XGA (1024 768)/16 bit
color is recommended
COM port** COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5,
COM6, COM7, COM8
PC COM ports assigned
to Loader*
Transmission
rates**
38400, 19200, 9600, 4800 and 2400 bps 19200 bps or more is
recommended. Less than
19200 bps is possible
with FRENIC-Minis.
Character length** 8 bits Prefixed
Stop bit length** 1 bit Prefixed
Parity** Even Prefixed
No. of retries** None or 1 to 10 No. of retry times before
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Timeout setting** (100 ms, 300 ms, 500 ms), (1.0s, 2.0 to 9.0 s)
or (10.0 to 60.0 s)
This setting should be
longer than the response
interval time set for the
function code y99.
* To use FRENIC Loader for FRENIC-Mini series of inverters, an RS485 communications card (Option:
OPC-C1S-RS) is required.
** White writing on black background indicates the factory default.
Note 1 FRENIC Loader cannot be used with inverters that do not support SX protocol (loader protocol).
With special order-made inverters, FRENIC Loader may not be able to display some function
codes normally.
Note 2 Use a PC with as high a performance as possible as some slower PCs may not refresh correctly the
Operation status monitor and Test run window.
Inverter Support Software
FRENIC Loader
Instruction Manual
First Edition, July 2004
Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd
The purpose of this manual is to provide an operation guide to FRENIC Loader for the FRENIC-Mini/Eco
series of inverters. Please feel free to send your comments regarding any errors or omissions you may have
found, or any suggestions you may have for generally improving the manual.
In no event will Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd be held liable for any direct or indirect
damage resulting from the application of the information in this manual.